My son has been attending Square One for about six months. We moved over the summer and were really…read morenervous about the transition to a new day care, but Felicia and his teachers truly made it a seamless experience. We have been so happy with the care and communication at Square One. The detailed updates in the app throughout the day are great, and we are happy with the curriculum. Our son's developmental skills have consistently progressed, and he very obviously loves his teachers. The facility is really nice - big, well organized, and clean, and they take security very seriously which we truly appreciate. There have been a lot of fun extra options to participate in like soccer, a Halloween parade, and a holiday show. We definitely recommend Square One!

Unfortunately, this is a facility I would not recommend. Teacher turnover, poor practices and…read moreunprofessional behavior was evident during our time here. Upon choosing a different daycare, my child immediately felt more comfortable and confident. A staff member was fired for violent behavior towards children. Parents were never informed of the situation or what occurred. I think that is enough of a reason to not recommend this environment for any child to be a part of.

Our family was very disappointed with our experience at CAP. My child attended for just 5 months…read moreand during that time we discovered many issues with the school. 1. My child had a medical emergency while at the school and it was unclear how it was actually handled. We received different accounts from the director, area manager, the staff member who accompanied my child to the hospital, and the EMT's who responded to the event. When I asked to see the footage from the time period of the medical emergency I was denied the request. 2. Classes are often combined in the morning or after 4pm, even during disease outbreaks in those respective rooms. Many times I would pick up my child and my child would be in the room where there is a known presence of Croup or Hand Foot Mouth playing with the children from that room. This, to me, demonstrated a lack of genuine care for the well being of the children. 4. My child's teacher recorded and posted a video on the app of another child pushing and kicking my child. My child was kicked 4 or more times and there was no intervention by the teacher. When I addressed this with the director I was simply told this was normal behavior for the age group and if the teacher had deemed to to be excessive she would have addressed it. 5.While regular handwashing is talked about quite a bit during the tour, it was not happening. Many times I picked up my child either right after playtime/before a snack or meal time or during a diaper change and the children were never made to wash their hands. I addressed this observation once with the director and noticed no improvements. 6. My child came home twice with scratches on her body that the staff could never explain. One scratch spanned across her back. 7. My child came home many times with diaper rash, despite us providing 40% zinc oxide diaper cream. On one occasion, I picked my child up and was told that all 3 of the kids left in the room had diaper rash. I don't think it is a coincidence that the last 3 kids left in the room that day all had diaper rash.

My granddaughter has been attending Cadence Academy since May 2024. At first she was reluctant for…read moreme to leave and would cry. My daughter and I were updated throughout the morning through emails and phone calls reasuring us that she was doing fine. So much so, we are adding another day to her schedule. The entire atmosphere and staff are loving and nurturing. Thank you to all of you! Sincerely, Donna C. Cadence Academy in Paramus, NJ.

The best in the area. Creative Curriculum is used to teach our little ones. Kidoodle Learning…read moreCenter is an amazing place to bring your children and know that they are in a safe, loving, and in experienced environment.

I cannot express how happy I am knowing that my child is being so cared for and loved by this…read morestaff! I had a horrible experience with a previous daycare and so happy I found kisoodle to switch to. My daughter is lewnrimg and growing every day with the education that is provided. She comes out smiling and hugging her teachers at pick up every day. I cannot say enough good things about this daycare - every single teacher (including the director) are so kind, loving, compassionate and genuinely care for the children as if they were their own. I truly appreciate all the updates and pictures I receive daily while she is at school, plus the activities they organize for the children and the parents! I HIGHLY recommend bringing your child there if you want to not stress while you're at work. They will always be in great hands!!

My husband and I moved to Midland Park in August of last year while I was still early in my…read morepregnancy. Like any new parents, we were freaking out about who would watch our new little bundle of joy while we had to go to work. We started searching in our area and surrounding areas for the perfect place, but were very unsuccessful. The places we saw just didn't make us feel comfortable leaving our baby for hours each day. We began to see signs for a new daycare opening and decided to check it out at the open house. We went on a rainy Saturday and completely fell in love. Now at this point we had already had our baby, so we were even picker with our search then we had been when I was pregnant. When we first walked through the doors of the daycare we both just knew this was the place for our little girl. We immediately meet the owner Craig who was beyond amazing. He walked us through the entire facility explaining every single detail. He showed us all the security systems in place (even though the neighborhood doesn't call for it) he has top of the line everything. He showed us the amazing cameras to watch your baby on all day!!! As a parent you know this is such a blessing. I didn't see that in any other places in the area. Everything in the facility was kept immaculate. Now I know the place was new so that doesn't seem so amazing, but the organization of papers, documents, toys, child bins and everything your baby could ever need was completely impressive. The other places I saw that were around in the area for a while didn't seem to have any type of organization that could even compare. One place we saw the infant care room doubled as a wreck room. My only concern after seeing the facility was that it was new which made me think the owners would be new to the business, but yet again any concerns we had vanished after hearing Craig and his wife have been in the business for 20 plus years. My husband and I decided right then and there this was without a doubt the place for our daughter. We wanted to sign up on the spot, but Craig encouraged us to go home and take our time and call him when we were ready. He never once pushed us to make a decision like all of the other places. We went home and filled our papers out right away! Now about one month after her first day we couldn't be happier. There are not even words to describe how much we love this facility. The teachers are all absolutely amazing! They keep you completely informed on every detail. There is never a second that someone isn't available to let you know exactly what is going on. On top of that, when you call they never make you feel crazy for calling. They also put your mind at complete ease. Also keep in mind you can watch those magical cameras anytime you want!!! Don't worry about the security of the cameras; you get your own private log in supplied to you. Every day when my husband and I come to pick up our baby she is always all smiles and laughs. She responds so well to all of her care givers there. During the day they keep her plenty occupied with all their toys, swings and bouncer options. They are constantly stimulating her and encouraging wonderful development. They work on tummy time, head strength and motion control. Needless to say our daughter is developing wonderfully with their guidance!! I failed to mention how sweet and lovely each teacher is as well. They are so friendly and make you feel beyond comfortable leaving your child with them all day. Anything you ask them to do they are right on it! There is never one second of worry in your day because you know you child is receiving impeccable care. We also receive text updates and adorable pictures throughout the day as well. To top it off, every single day we receive a report of feedings, changes, naps and everything that went on during the day. You never have to question anything because it is all on a paper that gets sent home with you. This is so awesome to make sure the baby is on track with everything. I truly can't say enough wonderful things about this daycare, the ladies that work there and the owners. I never write reviews, but as new parents finding this place was a true miracle and I sincerely believe all parents should know about it!

Awesome daycare and preschool! My little one is thriving and my husband and I notice the happiness…read morein her demeanor after she spends a day at Kid's Academy. Extremely clean and very nurturing - your child (and you) will benefit from KA - Peace of mind is a wonderful thing! I checked out several DC before moving to Bergen County and had my choice - glad I made the one I did for my little one!

My daughters have been attending Apple Montessori School in Oakland for almost 3 years (oldest) and…read more2 years (youngest). We transferred my oldest from another school because the other school did not mesh well with her personality. The moment we moved her to AMS, almost instantly, my daughter fell in love with the environment and the warm staff so much that the struggle of getting her to go to school was no longer an issue. We find the activities and curriculum to be engaging, logical and incrementally challenging. The math bead system that they have introduced to my daughter is a gold standard for education. I know my daughters will be very well prepared for later years in school. I think, overall, the best aspect of AMS is the fact that Ms. Ferentinos knows exactly where both my daughters stand in their learning journey. She has a great plan in mind for both my daughters and I'm confident she will continue to challenge them. The assistants are equally as amazing. Its the little things they do that makes the experience even better. Ms. Buckley braiding my daughters hair makes my daughters feel so special. And its an absolute comfort to drop them off every morning because of Mrs. Dermos' and Ms. Rolos' warm bubbly personalities. During these difficult pandemic times, we've seen the school really step up their game and implement world class safety precautions. This really makes us feel comfortable with sending our girls to school. Even before the pandemic, they had all ready upgraded the schools with the large UV sanitation cabinet equipment. We're very pleased with the level of education provided by AMS and we're so lucky to have found this school!

While the curriculum is great, had some unpleasant experiences and I reported three complaints,…read morewhere the staff did not pay enough attention to the child, some teachers were partial in treatment of children. There were some good teachers too that had a positive impact. Overall a very mixed experience, if all children are treated the same it would be a great school for kids.

The structure, vibe and colors is inviting and friendly. My neighbors daughter attended and I also…read moreworked here. What I didn't like was the over crowding. The prices are very fair and the curriculum, while fun, often is disorganized and forces learning down their throats when children should enjoy themselves and learning will come naturally. It isn't the worst, and it isn't the best, but due to the worst turnover I've been a part of, this aspect may irk parents. Excellent infant care but the preschool area needed work when I left. I hope now, 2 years after my neighbors daughter attended for 6 months, things have improved. The food, the indoor and outdoor yard is gorgeous, nice touch.

My nephew went to this daycare and he kept coming home with…read morea rash, we had to pull him out because the last time he came home with a rash so bad his skin was raw the poor baby. THE DAYCARE WORKER ALSO REFUSES TO SIGN THE PAPER TO LET US SWITCH HIM TO A NEW DAYCARE!

We feel incredibly lucky to have found this place! I really feel it's the best daycare/pre-K in the…read morearea, and I can't see how anyone could top them. Maria (who runs the center) just flat out cares. She is incredibly thorough in how she and her team look over the kids. She doesn't look at this as "babysitting", she looks at this as a proper school. She highly emphasizes education and constant broadening of the childrens' horizons, and she knows all of the kids in the school very well. Even more, as our son was starting their program she actively encouraged us to stop by with him after hours multiple times, to acclimate him to the environment before starting up. She did everything she could to make sure our child had the smoothest startup possible, and as a result he adjusted really quickly all things considered. I cannot recommend this school enough, it has been an entirely positive experience and I feel my child is being cared for so much more than at some of the local franchised daycares we visited. (Also regarding cost, interestingly they're on the better value side of tuition rates for the area)

I cannot say anything more than how happy and grateful we are to have found Ms. Maria (director of…read morethis school) and the school. My 2-yr old son was in another daycare for a few months and he was bitten by the first month. And then he started biting other kids the following months while that other biting kid was separated to another room. We tried our best to stop him, engaged a speech/behavioral therapist counseling to see what was wrong with him. The therapist said there was nothing wrong with him and was surprised to hear him biting other kids at daycare. The daycare basically gave us a two week warning, that if this happens again, we would need to find a babysitter. We were terrified! By then we were starting doing research around new schools. We visited this school, where Ms. Maria said "please never schedule to go visit the school. Come visit us at any time!!" We did visit unannounced, and Ms. Maria toured us around while hearing our story about biting. She was disheartened to hear about the biting and told us to "never let others label your child." I basically bursted out crying at this and Ms. Maria assured that that will not happen at her school, because she had other kids from his then current daycare have exactly the same issue and came to her school and the kid never bit others any more. There were other kids from other daycare also came because they were unhappy, and she said they were all doing great. I could kind of believe it because the school was so big and open inside, and they basically rotated the rooms throughout the day so the kids get different themed rooms throughout the day. The kids were limited in numbers, the teachers were happy and engaged at all times, and there were intellectual stimulations all around. Like one room was filled with puzzles and trucks, the next room was about music, and then the kitchen, etc. we were so impressed and felt supported. We took her offer to try out a week. As soon as he started going to this school, he never bit any kid or even attempted to do so. They told us he is having a great time and that he is smiling all day. It's been a few weeks now and he is still enjoying the school and he is much, much happier now than ever. I initially didn't look at this place because it was farther than other schools close to our house. But I have heard great stories on a private facebook group of our neighborhood and wanted to just check out how it is. And now I am blown away by the amount of personal, family like environment that the school carries. I am so so glad I got to know Ms. Maria and the crew. I did get to meet one of the other moms who had the same situation and they had exactly the same positive experience at this school for many months now. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a nurturing, warm place for your kids to enjoy spending their time at the daycare. It is a hidden gem. They just recently opened a new building and my son is in it. I believe they have more openings because of thay

Great daycare! Flexible scheduling!…read more Director is constantly getting hugged my kids and you can tell she cares about the kids. Teachers are nice and program during the school year and Summer camp is always fun.

I cannot begin to express my gratitude for this school. Denise, Christine, Tammy and many other…read moreteachers will forever hold a special place in my heart. They are such a wonderful school with many amazing teachers that make your experience amazing. Although my daughter graduated this year, i will never forget this special family of people that cared for my daughter for many years.

This is an excellent daycare/preschool. My daughter has been there since she was 3 months and she…read moreis so happy. She loves her teachers; they are warm and take great care of the children. I highly recommend this daycare.

This place allowed for my daughter to be repeatedly physically hurt by a classmate. I met with the…read moredirector several times to discuss my concerns, strategies were put in place but there was no change. My daughter was still being hurt and no one was keeping her safe. The director defended the other child and also blamed my daughter. My daughter continued to endure having her face scratched, arms grabbed to the point of bruises that lasted a week, and hair pulled by the same student. After a month of abuse, three incidents occurred within three days and I had no choice but to pull both of my children from KIDS. At least four other children from her class will not be returning in the fall for reasons having to do with that one particular, violent student and the lack of structure from their teacher. I have never been so dissatisfied with a day care. They lied and blamed a three year old victim for the violence she was experiencing. At the very least, a day care needs to keep the children safe. KIDS is clearly not able to accomplish this.

After our daycare shut down, I scoured and interviewed local daycares. A few things I really loved…read moreabout 123 was the staff. They genuinely know and love the kids. I also loved how they have bilingual teaching opportunities. Kids absorb languages best when they're young and with a increasingly global society, it's great to offer kids that exposure. I also liked that it wasn't overly crowded. I actually drive to two schools for my kids so that my son is in an environment that's not packed with children during the pandemic. They also have an indoor play space and have some time where the younger toddlers and older toddlers do things together. I loved that philosophy from Acton Academy as I know my son loves modeling my older daughter. It's also fairly priced. Great place, especially for babies and younger kids. Plus- they helped potty train my son!! They aren't fancy and over the top - simply teach and treat my child like their own. I feel like my son is less materialistic than my daughter as a result.

Excellent school, great teacher, and very clean facility. Most kids who graduate from this school…read moreis at a math and reading level above their age. Their Pre-K program is top notch with so much creativity in teaching. Their newly formed Kindergarten class is very small (less than 10 kids) and is filled with hands-on experiements and exploration. I would hghly recommend this school to any picky mom looking for great education and a decent price.